That's worth a letter to your MP, who should ask Reid how his dept can get away with such a brazen approach to a serious issue. Imagime the problems that could occur if a lad/lass is not paid on time while at sea/war/on det and his/her cheques/DDs bounce while they are dodging bullets?
Sue the MoD and get the missus or mister (or mater and pater) to tip off the press.
OUR TROOPS NOT PAID FOR MONTHS...etc....